Obituaries
Donald Elmer Camp
Jan 5, 2021
Donald Elmer Camp, age 78, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 05, 2021 at his residence. The son of Doris Lumsden Camp of Douglasville, Georgia and the late Nathan Camp, Jr., he was born in Cobb County, Georgia on December 11, 1942.
In addition to his father, he was preceded...
Pearl Gouge Martin
Jan 5, 2021
Pearl Gouge Martin, 94, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 05, 2021.
A native of McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late Genett Gouge Hollar.
Pearl was retired from Burlington Industries and was an active member of the First Free Will Baptist Church for 25 years.
In addition to her mother,...
Margaret Shehan
Jan 5, 2021
Margaret Shehan, age 90, went home to be with her Lord, at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab, on Tuesday, January 05, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1930 in McDowell County, North Carolina, to the late Earl Grady and Ruby Pearl Gregory Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee...
Charles Lee Presnell, Jr.
Jan 4, 2021
Retired Assistant Fire Chief Charles Lee Presnell, Jr., age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, January 04, 2021 at his residence with his loved ones at his side. The son of the late Charles and Thelma Rector Presnell, he was born in Marion, North Carolina on April 22, 1951.
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Carl Barnard Hyder, Jr.
Jan 3, 2021
Carl Barnard Hyder, Jr., age 96, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Sunday, January 03, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Mecklenburg County on December 18, 1924 to the late Carl Barnard Hyder, Sr. and Connie Haney Hyder.
Carl was a printer with the Charlotte...
Johnny Ray Michael
Jan 3, 2021
Johnny Ray Michael, age 54, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 03, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Rowan County, North Carolina on May 02, 1966 to Johnny Daniel Ludwick and Phyllis Kaye Goodman Bradshaw.
Johnny was a carpenter by trade and was also a great mechanic who could fix anything....
Tabatha "Tabby" Allyn Toney
Jan 3, 2021
Tabatha “Tabby” Allyn Toney, age 27, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence on the morning hours of Sunday, January 03, 2021. The daughter of David Allen Toney of Morganton and Bernice Moody Toney of Marion, Tabby was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 14, 1993.
Tabatha graduated from McDowell Technical Community College...
Linda Joyce Johnson
Jan 3, 2021
Linda McKibben Johnson, age 77, passed away, Sunday January 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born on June 6, 1943 in Hornell NY to the late Elwin Howard McKibben and Marie Tourner McKibben. Linda is preceded in death by a brother Joel McKibben.
A proud veteran of the US Navy Hospital Corp, she was a member of the...
Melody Ann Robinson
Jan 2, 2021
Melody Ann Van Horn Robinson, age 56, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 02, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System- Blue Ridge.
A native of Wyandotte, Michigan, Melody was born on August 28, 1964 to the late William Grant and Sheila Kathleen O’Donnell Van Horn.
Melody worked as an optician. She will be remembered...
Jo Ann Wiseman
Jan 1, 2021
Jo Ann Wiseman, 80, of Crossnore, NC, passed away on January 1st, 2021 at LifeCare in Banner Elk with loved ones by her side.
She was preceded by her father, Ray Aldridge, and her mother, Joan Aldridge.
She and her husband, Jack Wiseman, shared nearly 59 treasured years together. She is survived by Jack, her children,...
Glenna Kay Estes
Dec 29, 2020
Glenna Kay Booher Estes, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on July 07, 1954 to the late Glenn Booher and Sally Bowls Booher.
Glenna retired from Baxter Healthcare after 38 years of faithful service. She...
Anne Davis
Dec 29, 2020
Anne Price Davis, age 65, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her residence. The daughter of the late Sylvester and Lila Hembree Price, she was born in Burke County, North Carolina on August 06, 1955.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother and sister, Anne is survived by one daughter,...
Earl Wilson Durham
Dec 28, 2020
Earl Wilson Durham, 93, of Asheville, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020.
He was born in McDowell County on January 05, 1927 and was a veteran of the United States Army.
He is preceded in death by his late wife, Frances Durham.
He is survived by six children...
Doris Marie Biddix
Dec 28, 2020
Doris “Rosie” Canipe Biddix, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Mitchell County on October 26, 1939 to the late Burns and Verdie Patrick Canipe.
Rosie loved the Lord, and she was a faithful member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church for...
Frances Curci
Dec 26, 2020
Frances Curci, age 97, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. The daughter of the late Domenic and Mary Rafeal Gallelo, she was born in Bronx, New York on January 19, 1923.
A private graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Park...
Joan Goings Grant
Dec 26, 2020
Joan Goings Grant, better known as Mamaw, age 66, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Duke University Hospital.
She was born in McDowell County on April 17, 1954 to the late Lawrence Elmer Goings and Lillie Mae Kirby Goings.
Joan enjoyed visiting the beach with her family. She ran a bingo...
Corey Austin Hudson
Dec 25, 2020
Corey Austin Hudson, age 25, of Fairview, North Carolina, passed away on December 25, 2020.
A native of Ocala, Florida, he was born on July 29, 1995 to Sandra Ayers Parham and the late Charles Dudley Hudson, Jr.
Corey enjoyed being outdoors and going to the beach. A loving son, grandson, and brother, he also enjoyed swimming and...
Jimmy Eugene Smith
Dec 25, 2020
Jimmy Eugene Smith, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of the late Franklin and Martha Lou Pope Smith, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 24, 1941.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Mary E. Tilson
Dec 24, 2020
Mary E. Tilson, age 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Thursday, December 24, 2020. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 28, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Will and Othel Waters Raines.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Glenn H. Warren
Dec 24, 2020
Mr. Glenn H. Warren, age 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina, while surrounded by loved ones, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence. The son of the late James and Ida Jane Ollis Warren, he was born in Asheville, North Carolina on August 20, 1947.
Glenn, who was an amazing, loving and caring daddy,...
Donald Elmer Camp
Jan 5, 2021
Donald Elmer Camp, age 78, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 05, 2021 at his residence. The son of Doris Lumsden Camp of Douglasville, Georgia and the late Nathan Camp, Jr., he was born in Cobb County, Georgia on December 11, 1942.
In addition to his father, he was preceded...
Pearl Gouge Martin
Jan 5, 2021
Pearl Gouge Martin, 94, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 05, 2021.
A native of McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late Genett Gouge Hollar.
Pearl was retired from Burlington Industries and was an active member of the First Free Will Baptist Church for 25 years.
In addition to her mother,...
Margaret Shehan
Jan 5, 2021
Margaret Shehan, age 90, went home to be with her Lord, at Mountain Ridge Health & Rehab, on Tuesday, January 05, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1930 in McDowell County, North Carolina, to the late Earl Grady and Ruby Pearl Gregory Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee...
Charles Lee Presnell, Jr.
Jan 4, 2021
Retired Assistant Fire Chief Charles Lee Presnell, Jr., age 69, of Marion, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, January 04, 2021 at his residence with his loved ones at his side. The son of the late Charles and Thelma Rector Presnell, he was born in Marion, North Carolina on April 22, 1951.
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Carl Barnard Hyder, Jr.
Jan 3, 2021
Carl Barnard Hyder, Jr., age 96, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Sunday, January 03, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Mecklenburg County on December 18, 1924 to the late Carl Barnard Hyder, Sr. and Connie Haney Hyder.
Carl was a printer with the Charlotte...
Johnny Ray Michael
Jan 3, 2021
Johnny Ray Michael, age 54, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 03, 2021 at his residence.
He was born in Rowan County, North Carolina on May 02, 1966 to Johnny Daniel Ludwick and Phyllis Kaye Goodman Bradshaw.
Johnny was a carpenter by trade and was also a great mechanic who could fix anything....
Tabatha "Tabby" Allyn Toney
Jan 3, 2021
Tabatha “Tabby” Allyn Toney, age 27, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away at her residence on the morning hours of Sunday, January 03, 2021. The daughter of David Allen Toney of Morganton and Bernice Moody Toney of Marion, Tabby was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on May 14, 1993.
Tabatha graduated from McDowell Technical Community College...
Linda Joyce Johnson
Jan 3, 2021
Linda McKibben Johnson, age 77, passed away, Sunday January 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born on June 6, 1943 in Hornell NY to the late Elwin Howard McKibben and Marie Tourner McKibben. Linda is preceded in death by a brother Joel McKibben.
A proud veteran of the US Navy Hospital Corp, she was a member of the...
Melody Ann Robinson
Jan 2, 2021
Melody Ann Van Horn Robinson, age 56, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, January 02, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System- Blue Ridge.
A native of Wyandotte, Michigan, Melody was born on August 28, 1964 to the late William Grant and Sheila Kathleen O’Donnell Van Horn.
Melody worked as an optician. She will be remembered...
Jo Ann Wiseman
Jan 1, 2021
Jo Ann Wiseman, 80, of Crossnore, NC, passed away on January 1st, 2021 at LifeCare in Banner Elk with loved ones by her side.
She was preceded by her father, Ray Aldridge, and her mother, Joan Aldridge.
She and her husband, Jack Wiseman, shared nearly 59 treasured years together. She is survived by Jack, her children,...
Glenna Kay Estes
Dec 29, 2020
Glenna Kay Booher Estes, age 66, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
A native of McDowell County, she was born on July 07, 1954 to the late Glenn Booher and Sally Bowls Booher.
Glenna retired from Baxter Healthcare after 38 years of faithful service. She...
Anne Davis
Dec 29, 2020
Anne Price Davis, age 65, of Old Fort, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her residence. The daughter of the late Sylvester and Lila Hembree Price, she was born in Burke County, North Carolina on August 06, 1955.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother and sister, Anne is survived by one daughter,...
Earl Wilson Durham
Dec 28, 2020
Earl Wilson Durham, 93, of Asheville, North Carolina and formerly of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020.
He was born in McDowell County on January 05, 1927 and was a veteran of the United States Army.
He is preceded in death by his late wife, Frances Durham.
He is survived by six children...
Doris Marie Biddix
Dec 28, 2020
Doris “Rosie” Canipe Biddix, 81, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
She was born in Mitchell County on October 26, 1939 to the late Burns and Verdie Patrick Canipe.
Rosie loved the Lord, and she was a faithful member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church for...
Frances Curci
Dec 26, 2020
Frances Curci, age 97, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation in Nebo. The daughter of the late Domenic and Mary Rafeal Gallelo, she was born in Bronx, New York on January 19, 1923.
A private graveside service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Park...
Joan Goings Grant
Dec 26, 2020
Joan Goings Grant, better known as Mamaw, age 66, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Duke University Hospital.
She was born in McDowell County on April 17, 1954 to the late Lawrence Elmer Goings and Lillie Mae Kirby Goings.
Joan enjoyed visiting the beach with her family. She ran a bingo...
Corey Austin Hudson
Dec 25, 2020
Corey Austin Hudson, age 25, of Fairview, North Carolina, passed away on December 25, 2020.
A native of Ocala, Florida, he was born on July 29, 1995 to Sandra Ayers Parham and the late Charles Dudley Hudson, Jr.
Corey enjoyed being outdoors and going to the beach. A loving son, grandson, and brother, he also enjoyed swimming and...
Jimmy Eugene Smith
Dec 25, 2020
Jimmy Eugene Smith, age 79, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville. The son of the late Franklin and Martha Lou Pope Smith, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on February 24, 1941.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Mary E. Tilson
Dec 24, 2020
Mary E. Tilson, age 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, departed to be with the Lord on the night of Thursday, December 24, 2020. A native of McDowell County, North Carolina, born on July 28, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Will and Othel Waters Raines.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Glenn H. Warren
Dec 24, 2020
Mr. Glenn H. Warren, age 73, of Old Fort, North Carolina, while surrounded by loved ones, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence. The son of the late James and Ida Jane Ollis Warren, he was born in Asheville, North Carolina on August 20, 1947.
Glenn, who was an amazing, loving and caring daddy,...
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